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BISMARCK – With warmer weather on the way, it is important for the public to be aware of invasive species. Each year, harmful invasive weeds, plant pests and diseases cost the U.S. $40 billion in crop losses, damage to forests and expensive eradication and control efforts, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, May 18, at the Astoria Hotel, 363 15th St. W., Dickinson, ND.

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is encouraging homeowners to research products before buying and planting nursery stock for their property.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has issued a Special Local Needs (SLN) registration to Belchim Crop Protection enabling North Dakota sugarbeet growers in select counties to manage certain difficult-to-control weeds.

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner is seeking nominations to submit to the North Dakota Wheat Commission Nominating Committee for the member-at-large position on the North Dakota Wheat Commission.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been confirmed in two McHenry County horses.

Location updated 4/26/23

The Federal Environmental Law Impact Review Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 27, in room 327C on the 3rd floor of the judicial wing at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) Soil Health Cover Crop Grant Program will open up for applications next month. NDDA will provide cost-share assistance to producers.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has received confirmation of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Dickey County from South Dakota State University.

BISMARCK – A feral pig that was recently reported in Nelson County has been determined to be a stray domestic pig after being examined by authorities. Ryan Powers, with USDA Wildlife Services, examined the carcass and made the determination. The pig was destroyed after it reportedly charged a farmer in his yard.